Special Cuts - Bosch GCM18V-12GDC Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Special Cuts

Use clamping position that
does not interfere with oper-
ation. Before switching on, lower head assembly to
make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.
Be aware of the path of the
saw blade. Make a dry run
with the saw Off by conducting a simulated cutting
cycle, and observe the projected path of the saw
blade. Keep hands at least six (6) inches (152mm)
away from the projected path of the saw blade.
To provide sufficient (mini-
mum 6" [152mm]) spacing
from hand to saw blade, extend the sliding fence and
base extensions when making extreme bevel, miter
or compound cuts.
Cutting bowed material and round material are only two
examples of special cuts.
CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL
If workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the
outside bowed face toward the fence 8. Always make
certain that there is no gap between the workpiece,
fence and table along the line of cut. Bent or warped
workpieces can twist or rock and may cause binding on
the spinning saw blade while cutting (see Fig. 62).
CUTTING ROUND OR IRREGULARLY SHAPED
MATERIAL
For round material such as dowel rods or tubing, always
use a clamp 30 or a fixture designed to clamp the work-
piece firmly against the fence and table. Rods have a
tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade to
"bite" and pull the work with your hand into the blade
(see Fig. 63).
Saw Operations
30
8
Bowed
Material
30
8
No Gap at
This Point
Round
Material
Fig. 62
Fig. 63
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